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Andre Hardwick

PA

Summary

As a junior at Point Park University, I am actively seeking roles within the funeral industry. Currently majoring in Sports Communication, I am developing my ability to effectively communicate and connect with individuals, a skill that holds great value in this field. My interest lies in providing support to families during difficult times and gaining a comprehensive understanding of the business aspects of funeral services. Combining strong communication skills with empathy, my aim is to create meaningful experiences for those in need. Eager to gain practical experience, I am actively pursuing internships or volunteer opportunities to further explore the industry and make a positive impact.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Funeral Attendant

M.J.Edwards Funeral Home
06.2022 - Current
  • Supporting families : Providing comfort and counsel to the deceased's family and friends
  • Preparing the deceased : Embalming, dressing, and cosmetizing the deceased
  • Arranging the funeral : Placing the casket, arranging flowers, and directing mourners
  • Assisting during the funeral : Closing the casket, helping mourners with limousines, and cleaning the funeral home
  • Driving and supervising : Driving funeral vehicles, supervising processions, and helping with parking
  • Delivering items : Carrying flowers to the hearse and delivering items to family members
  • Maintaining the funeral home : Performing general maintenance, such as caring for the grounds and equipment
  • Handling legal documents : Filing death certificates and other legal documents
  • Providing advice : Offering advice on charitable donations
  • Preparing obituaries : Writing obituaries for newspapers

Manager

Dollar General
07.2023 - 02.2024
  • Customer service : Assisting customers with finding and buying merchandise
  • Cash register operation : Operating the cash register and scanner to total and itemize a customer's purchase
  • Stocking : Stocking and recovering merchandise
  • Cleaning : Cleaning the store, including dusting, mopping, and taking out the trash
  • Store maintenance : Maintaining a clean and organized store
  • Planograms : Assisting with the implementation and maintenance of planograms
  • Merchandise presentation : Ensuring merchandise is presented in an appealing and profitable way
  • Inventory management : Assisting with inventory management
  • Store opening and closing : Opening and closing the store under the direction of the Store Manager

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sports Communication

POINT PARK UNIVERSITY
Pittsburgh, PA
04-2026

Diploma -

Fairley High School
Memphis, TN
05.2021

Skills

  • Equipment handling
  • Transportation logistics
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Active listening
  • Decision-making
  • Relationship building
  • Goal setting
  • Professionalism

Student Athlete/ Men Track and Field

University of Point Park | Sept 2022- April 2026

Competed at NCAA Division II level in sprints, and dedicating 15-20 hours per week to training and competition while maintaining a full academic schedule.

Balanced athletic and academic commitments, maintaining a 3.55 GPA while competing in 8-10 meets per season across the United State.

Worked with coaches to refine sprinting, and techniques, contributing to a 10% improvement in team performance.

Named to the Dean's List for 2 semesters and earned a spot on the NAIA All-Academic Team in Track & Field in 2023,2024.

Acted as team captain for 1 year, motivating and mentoring athletes, leading warm-up drills, and helping organize team events.

Winning 2x conference championship

Timeline

Manager

Dollar General
07.2023 - 02.2024

Funeral Attendant

M.J.Edwards Funeral Home
06.2022 - Current

Diploma -

Fairley High School

Bachelor of Arts - Sports Communication

POINT PARK UNIVERSITY
Andre Hardwick